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DOT Renews Criticism of Immigrant Drivers After Crash
A truck driver accused of being under the influence and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a California freeway is in the country illegally, U.S. 91视频land Security officials said.
October 24, 2025Meet Transport Topics' 2025 Trucking's Frontline Heroes in San Diego
Every year, Transport Topics honors a few notable individuals in the transportation industry who challenged overwhelming odds to deliver hope to their communities. Today, hear the stories of our 2025 Trucking鈥檚 Frontline Heroes at a special award ceremony held during the 4:15 p.m. general session.
October 24, 2025Sponsored ContentGM, Stellantis Lose Part of Canada Tariff Break After Job Cuts
GM and Stellantis will be forced to pay tariffs on some U.S.-made vehicles they import for sale in Canada, after the companies decided to reduce assembly-line work at Ontario factories.
October 24, 2025Rivian Will Pay $250M to Settle Legal Suit Over Price Hikes
Rivian Automotive agreed to pay $250 million to settle an investor lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker, saying it鈥檚 eager to put the legal wrangling behind it.聽
October 24, 2025Trump Says He's Ending All Trade Talks With Canada Over Ad
President聽Donald Trump聽said late Oct. 23 that he was ending 鈥渁ll trade negotiations鈥 with Canada because of a聽television ad聽in that country opposing U.S. tariffs.
October 24, 2025Truck-Lite鈥檚 1.25鈥 Marker & Clearance Light - Built for Performance. Designed for Ease.
Introducing the new 34 Series LED Marker & Clearance Light鈥 a next-generation upgrade for the specialty trailer market. With a sleek, modern design and enhanced light output, this 1.25鈥 round light delivers unmatched visibility while simplifying installation.
October 24, 2025Sponsored ContentIsaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety
Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.
October 23, 2025Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire
Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.
October 23, 2025September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months
ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability聽and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
October 23, 2025Gas Prices Could Rise After US, EU Sanction Russian Oil Firms
Oil prices spiked after the U.S. announced new sanctions on Russia's oil industry聽in an attempt to get President聽Vladimir Putin聽to the negotiating table and end Moscow鈥檚 brutal war on Ukraine.
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